The Real Madrid custodian praised his Italian counterpart whom he has looked up to as an inspiration ever since making his debut with the capital club.
Euro 2012 final will see two legendary goalkeepers go at their best for a shot at footballing folklore. While a European championship winner’s medal is the last remaining piece of silverware for http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Gianluigi-Buffon-c14833, Casillas wants to successfully defend the
title he won four years ago.
Ahead of the crunch encounter which pits the two European giants together with the prestigious award on offer, Casillas came out in the open and talked about his admiration for his opposing number. He stated that Buffon has been his admiration and he has
the utmost of respect for him.
Moreover, he hailed the Italian captain for going strong despite being 34 years of age and claimed that he is one of the best in his position in world football.
Continuing on the topic, he stated that Buffon has been a reference for those who burst on the footballing scene after him, while also revealing that he is on friendly terms with the Italian and has never refused the chance of meeting him.
"Buffon has my admiration and maximum respect," he said while talking to Onda Madrid. "He is an exceptional goalkeeper and at 34 is still amongst the best.”
"For goalkeepers that are a little younger than him he has been a reference, he has driven us and we wanted to be like him. We have a good relationship and every time we meet it is a pleasure."
While responding to questions about the final, Casillas opined that the Italians have improved as the competition has progressed and like their group stage meeting, will cause problems for the reigning champions but believes La Roja are unfazed by their
rivals.
Explaining his stance, the Spanish captain remarked that in order to lift the trophy at the expense of their rivals, La Roja will have to be at their best and if they manage to do that, their chances will greatly increase.
"At the end we will return to face the team we opened the tournament against."
"The opponent didn't matter to me because http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Germany-c2904, like Italy, appeared very good, each one with their own style of football.”
"http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Italy-c2926 is a dangerous rival that will make it difficult for us."
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